2020 Passage Rock Reserve Chardonnay
Grape
Chardonnay
Its Origins
The Passage Rock dream was first conceptualized in 1991 when founders David and Veronika Evans Gander sat together in an ancient West Australian forest surrounded by vineyards. The concept to create fantastic wines in a beautiful place near the sea was merely the dream of two young people in their prime seeking their way in life. After purchasing the property in 1993, the first vines were planted in 1994 in the head of the beautiful Te Matuku valley in the southeastern end of Waiheke Island. In 1996, bucking the trend and taking a calculated risk Syrah was planted. Since 2001 Passage Rock has become Waiheke Island's most awarded winery in both New Zealand and International competitions, winning multiple gold medals and trophies for the Reserve Syrah. Passage Rock is a love affair that follows the will of the seasons and the instincts of the vintner.
What The Critics Say
93/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Luscious, creamy chardonnay with ripe peach, mango, pineapple, hazelnut and vanilla flavours. A gutsy, full-flavoured wine with tangy, mouth-watering acidity and a fine tannic backbone. 05 Feb 2021." Drink 2021 - 2025
5 Stars M.Cooper
"Full of potential, the 2020 vintage (5*) was hand-picked and fermented in "large, mostly new French oak barrels." Bright, light lemon/green, it is a powerful, weighty style, with rich, ripe stone-fruit flavours, strongly seasoned with biscuity oak, savoury notes adding complexity and a powerful finish. Best drinking 2023+."
| Variety | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Region | Auckland & Waiheke Island |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Maturity | 2023 - 2027 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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